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Britney Jean Spears (born December 2, 1981) is an American pop singer. Her career encompasses chart-topping records, high-profile advertising and a foray into acting. She is now considered an American cultural icon recognized throughout the world, but has also been the subject of controversy surrounding the sexuality of her music and image.
Born in McComb, Mississippi and raised in Kentwood, Louisiana, Spears first came to fame as a member of the Disney Channel's New Mickey Mouse Club in the 19931993 is a common year starting on Friday and marked the Beginning of the International Decade to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination (1993-2003 Events January January 1 Czechoslovakia divides. Establishment of independent Slovakia and Czech Republic. and 19941994 is a common year starting on Saturday, and was designated the International year of the Family''. Events January events January 1 North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) goes into effect January 6 Nancy Kerrigan is clubbed on the right leg by an seasons.
Her castmates on the show included Justin TimberlakeJustin Randall Timberlake (born January 31, 1981 in Memphis, Tennessee) is an American singer who came to fame as a vocalist in the pop band N Sync. His career started after a stint on the American television talent show Star Search when he became a cast and Joshua Chasez (who later became members of the pop band NSYNC), Keri RussellKeri Lynn Russell (born March 23, 1976) is an American actress and dancer, best known for her title role as Felicity Porter on the television series Felicity''. She was born in Fountain Valley, California and grew up in Mesa, Arizona and Denver, Colorado. (star of the TV show FelicityFelicity was an American television series that revolved around the college experiences of the title character, Felicity Porter (played by Keri Russell), as she attended the fictional University of New York in New York City across the country from her hom), Christina AguileraChristina Maria Aguilera (born December 18, 1980) is an American pop singer and ex- Mouseketeer who rose to fame in 1999 with her debut hit song "Genie in a Bottle". As of 2004, she has achieved four number one singles on the Billboard Hot 100, two US top, also a pop singer, and actor Ryan Gosling. Spears dated Timberlake for about five years.
Her first album on Jive Records, ...Baby One More Time, debuted in the number one spot on the U.S. Billboard Charts in early 1999, and also topped the charts in the UK. The single of the same name was also a number one hit in many countries, and was accompanied by a music video in which Spears wore a schoolgirl outfit and danced down a high-school corridor.
Spears broke the record for the youngest artist, at age 17, to have their first single debut at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. (This record was broken in 2004 by 13-year-old JoJo, whose single "Leave (Get Out)" debuted at #1.) Spears also broke the record for the youngest artist, at age 17, to have their first single and first album debut simultaneously at #1 on the Billboard charts. Spears still holds this record. The album "...Baby One More Time" is to date the greatest-selling album by a teenager.
In 2000, Spears was nominated for two Grammy awards: Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for the single "...Baby One More Time", and Best New Artist. She did not receive either award.